Howdy, This Here is the BS-Ranch, The Ranch looks after a small amount of land located in the Inland Empire, but we also take notice to Things that are going on in the Owens Valley. We Welcome to the Ranch Pasture, Barns, and Corrals! But, if your not minding your feet you will have a Smelly Mess to clean off your boots when you leave.. Have a good time I hope you enjoy Da' BS.Ranch!

Sunday, October 07, 2007

Homeless on the Rise in San Bernardino County (Daily Bulletin Oct. 2. 2007)

BS Ranch Perspective

It is always repored along the race lines that the most that are on poverty are African American, but this report says that the majority of homeless in the Inland Empire are white, and they are mostly living in their Cars, I just felt that it was interesting. I don't want anyone to be homeless, I have dealt with a lot of people that have been homeless in my career and most of them are happy just to be alive, and to have the belongings that they have, they live in the now, and well are pleased to be going with just what they have. I feel for them, and wish I could in a position to help them in some way, but most of them do not want any help, they are very happy to be where they are with the things that they have earned!! Other's do need help, but don't know to take it.

BSRanch

Homeless on the rise in San Bernardino County

By George Watson, Staff WriterInland Valley Daily Bulletin

San Bernardino County has nearly 40 percent more homeless people than it did four years ago, a recent study found.

Armed with the information, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to form the Homeless Partnership, a public-private entity that brings new organizations to help join in the effort to combat homelessness.

"Capitalizing on existing resources and pooling services offered by county departments, cities and local agencies will enable us to effectively address the needs of every segment of our homeless population," said Supervisor Josie Gonzales, who represents the 5th District.

Four new staffing positions will be created to oversee the partnership, costing $326,000 annually.

The partnership brings together hospitals, businesses, cities, county departments and nonprofit organizations, said David Wert, county spokesman.

The study found at least 7,331 homeless persons, a 39.1 percent increase from 2003 when 5,270 homeless persons were recorded.

Of those found this year, 17 percent were in shelters while 83 percent lived on the streets.

Of those, 31 percent lived in vehicles such as cars, trucks or campers.

A total of 45 percent were white, 24 percent black, 22 percent Latino and 2 percent each were Asian or American Indian.